Author: George Stoia
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Russell Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett survive Jaguars in London, live to see another week
WEMBLEY — With 3:54 remaining and trailing the Jaguars 17-14, the Broncos were staring a fifth-straight loss in the face, with a lot more on the line beyond another loss. Nathaniel Hackett’s job was possibly on the line. Russell Wilson’s respect across the league was on the line. And Denver’s season — which has already…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 21-17 win over Jaguars in London
WEMBLEY, United Kingdom — The Broncos are finally back in the win column. Denver beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17 Sunday at Wembley Stadium behind arguably the Broncos best offensive performance of the season. Here are three takeaways from the game: Wilson returns After missing last Sunday with a hamstring injury, quarterback Russell Wilson made his return…
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Stoia’s report card: Broncos vs. Jaguars in London
Offense The Broncos offense has been the worst in the league through seven games, ranking last in scoring offense averaging 14.3 points per game. The Jaguars rank 16th, averaging 22.1 points per game. Led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars offense has been able to the move the ball efficiently thanks to new head coach…
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For Corliss Waitman, the Broncos’ game in London is chance to play in front of family, friends for first time
LONDON — Sitting in section 126 of Wembley Stadium Sunday will be 18 of Corliss Waitman’s closest friends and family. For the Broncos punter, who was born in Belgium and raised in the Netherlands, Sunday will be an extra special occasion. Sixteen of the 18 people attending the international game have never seen him play…
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Bradley Chubb not focused on trade rumors, says ‘I’d love to be in Denver long term’
LONDON — Bradley Chubb has heard the rumors. The Broncos star pass rusher and former first-round pick knows his name has been floated around as a potential trade piece, as the NFL trade deadline approaches on Nov. 1. But Chubb doesn’t care. He’s focused on winning Sunday at Wembley Stadium. “At the end of the…
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Broncos’ Russell Wilson set to start against Jaguars
LONDON — Russell Wilson will start for the Broncos Sunday versus the Jaguars, coach Nathaniel Hackett announced Friday. Wilson, who missed last week’s game against the Jets with a hamstring injury, has been a limited participant in practice this week. But Hackett said Friday Wilson has looked good in practice and is ready to play. “Barring…
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Broncos GM George Paton says he’s ‘going to do what’s best for the team’ at trade deadline
LONDON — Broncos GM George Paton isn’t going to show his cards. Paton, who spoke with Denver media Thursday in London, is preparing for the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 1. And while there are several rumors and reports speculating that Paton and the Broncos will be sellers Tuesday, Paton isn’t saying anything that might give…
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Broncos GM George Paton backs Nathaniel Hackett, Russell Wilson despite criticism
LONDON — George Paton says he hasn’t lost faith in his coach and quarterback. The Broncos general manager endorsed Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson Thursday in London, speaking with Denver media ahead of the Broncos’ international game against the Jaguars Sunday. Sitting at 2-5, the Broncos have been wildly disappointing this season and many have placed…
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Broncos notebook: New uniform combo to debut in London
LONDON — The Broncos are looking to change their mojo, after four consecutive losses. How are they going to do that? By changing their pants, of course. Denver will debut a new uniform combination in London versus the Jaguars, wearing their classic road white uniforms with their home blue pants. The decision was made by the…
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Russell Wilson says he’s ‘ready to roll’ vs. Jaguars in London
The Denver Gazette’s Paul Klee and George Stoia check in from the Broncos’ practice in London with a Russell Wilson update – straight from the quarterback himself LONDON — During the Broncos’ over eight-hour flight to London, Russell Wilson didn’t spend much time in his seat. Instead, the Broncos quarterback was watching film, doing high…